Hosts & Instructors enhance the quality of the participant’s experience.
Help with activities and craft projects at the Larsen Health Center. Assist residents according to their needs. You must be able to work with scissors and glue and can cue or offer hand over hand assistance.
Official group with Lee County Adopt-A-Road program. Shell Point residents gather the 3rd Saturday of the month during season (October-April) at the Administrative Circle and pick up trash along Shell Point Boulevard.
This program is designed to provide each ALF building the opportunity to have a representative on the Arts as Healing Tribby Committee. This person will bring forth the hopes, dreams, and desires of the residents from where they live. In this ambassador role they will encourage and foster engagement between assisted living residents and the Arts as Healing Tribby programs.
Volunteer for programs, events, entertainment, technology plus more in three of our assisted living buildings: King’s Crown, The Arbor and The Springs. Enjoy a special one on one relationship with an Assisted Living resident on a frequent basis.
A multitude of volunteer opportunities are available in 13 categories including activities committee, dining encouragers, One-on-one visits; golf cart shuttle, mail delivery, technical/video assistance, beverage cart, End of Life Vigil Committee, Library Committee, concierge Desk, Birthday & Flower, Memorial Flower Committee, Wheelchair Shop and mail committee.
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Push a stocked cart around the Larsen Health Center as you greet each resident. Offer a variety of beverages and snacks that are supplied on the hydration car. This helps motivate and improve the residents fluid intake in between meals.
Various duties in butterfly gardening, as well as butterfly conservation efforts, includes a garden,” bed & breakfast” area and greenhouse for plant propagation.
Hang up new calendars in resident rooms once a month while delivering the Shell Point Life Magazine. Make new welcome packets as needed. Must be abke to push a small cart and walk throughout the whole building. These packets include tv guide, calendar, puzzles, Shellpoint life, other flyers, and a pencil.
This group recycles used cards and gives them a new life by turning them into inspirational greeting cards. The cards are given to residents in the Pavilion to celebrate special occasions. Work with Rose Garden to make sure a rose from the garden accompanies the card.
Residents serve a proof readers, photographers, narrators and other roles associated with Shell Point Life magazine, SPTV and marketing.
Support various retail duties at our off site Shell Point Community Thrift Store such as sorting, pricing, cashier, floor sales and maintenance.
Proctors assist residents in the Computer Centers on The Island and at The Woodlands increasing their knowledge through The Academy of Lifelong Learning.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, consider becoming a volunteer greeter at our connected living. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to greet and assist visitors in and out of secure double entry. Your friendly and welcoming presence will make a real difference in the lives of our residents and staff.
Shop for personal items to stock country stores and to meet the needs of assisted living residents. This service is extremely appreciated by those who would otherwise have a difficult time navigating their own personal shopping.
Court volunteers are appointed by court representatives. Volunteers assist the residents within their court with various projects, events and social functions while providing a welcoming environment to new residents.
Enhance the dining experience of our residents at Kings Crown, The Springs and The Arbor. Greet and chat with residents in the dining room for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Hours are Monday-Sunday: 7am-9:30am, 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. You can pick whatever day and time that works best for your schedule or even several shifts!
Help residents fulfill their bucket list items where possible such as: seeing a horse, riding in a convertible, going to the beach to watch the sunset.
For those interested in staying with someone who is actively passing.
All items sold in the Shell Point Gift Shop are either made or enhanced by Shell Point residents. Volunteers select, inventory, display, and sell all items in the Gift Shop. Some meet and greet residents, guests, and staff as a cashier or assistant.
Pick up guests in the parking lot of the Larsen Health Center and drop them off at the front doors. Assist guest off and on the cart if necessary. Keep circulating the parking lot looking for people who would like a ride to and from their vehicle. Keep the traffic flowing at the front door to alleviate the congestion of cars picking up and dropping of people. Driving background check will be required through Shell Point. Safety class will be conducted.
Volunteers are asked to drive around the course and fill and repair marks on the green. Also assist with any loose trash or debris clean up. Volunteers must know how to operate a golf cart, some knowledge of golf and love working outdoors.
Residents who are passionate about model railroads keep the Shell Point model railroad room in operation.
Give the gift of human touch and conversation as you paint the nails of residents at the Larsen Health Center. Help staff push wheelchairs to and from the activity room. Hand out drinks and magazines to enhance the experience.
The main Shell Point Library, located in the Island Commons is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, and all operations are funded by an annual Library Fund Drive. Satellite libraries are located in The Arbor, King’s Crown, The Springs, the Larsen Pavilion and the Genealogy Library located in the Woodlands Commons. The Library also provides a monthly Book Talk.
Assist staff with various duties at Shell Point Marina.
Drivers deliver meals to a small number of Shell Point residents in Palm Acres, The Woodlands and Coastal Links in cooperation with the Pavilion Dietary Department.
We are looking for residents who are willing to come along side new residents and help get them plugged in and engaged within the community. This is a 1 year commitment to include attending 3 new residents events.
This group is passionate about the care of orchids housed in the Shell Point Orchid House.
Help preserve the population of Purple Martins. Join in the care of the magnificent colony of bird houses near our beach for these glorious birds.
Volunteers share their expertise and enthusiasm to serve as representatives to facilitate growth and implement programs in the following areas: The Academy of Lifelong Learning, Fine and Performing Arts, LifeQuest, Programs, Marina, Health Connections and Technology.
Elected court representatives provide leadership within each court, appointing volunteers as needed. The Residents’ Council provides a sense of community within each court.
Rock Steady Boxing offers an Affiliate Training Camp (ATC) Program to teach an amazing “Rock Steady Method” to help residents fight back against Parkinson’s disease. Assist participants by standing next to them to lend a hand if they become unsteady.
Assist residents get to and from their Salon appointment at the Larsen Health Center. Must be able to push a wheelchair.
Conducts annual fund drive and then this group directs the purchase of school supplies for employee children.
This group of residents supports the Captain as First Mates and Narrators.
Create a very special place for adults with special needs to grow their social, emotional, and spiritual relationships in a camp setting! As a volunteer, you’ll also help provide valuable respite for their families or caregivers. Choose your volunteer activities – or simply come and be a friend to one of our campers for part of a day, a half day, or overnight. Trailways Camps will be held:
October 20-23, 2025
November 17 17-20, 2025
January 19-22, 2026
February 23-26, 2026
2026 Summer Camp on Sanibel TBD
Founders Sharon and Jerry Miller from Harbor Court created this special opportunity in honor of their sons Robert and Benjamin. Learn more or sign up online at trailwayscamps.org.
The backstage team is responsible for making sure performances run smoothly, the performers have a positive experience, and know proper actions to be taken in any emergency. With the busy upcoming season, we are looking to add some people to the team.
Volunteers assist at the information desk at the Tribby. Help with the ticket sales and answer questions about all the wonderful programs happening at the Tribby.
Help with stagehands, audio, video, and lighting. You do not need experience for these fun positions. Training will be available.
Crew is responsible for the shell, the risers, chairs, music stands,lights, drums and piano. No exerience needed, will train.
A connected partner facilitates participation of a resident with memory impairment in the UCLA Memory Care Program in a small group environment or one on one.
Join the “Hymnstrals,” a group of new ukulele players who, under the instruction of the Village Church Music Director, Tim Yoder, learn to play simple and popular hymns. The Larsen residents in the memory care units find joy in the songs that carry rich memories, and are the least critical audience you could hope for!
Pack & ship packages in this authorized United Parcel Shipping Center. Must be computer literate.
Assists guest for Resident Programming Events at The Village Church & Connie Brown Hall.
Repair, monitor and maintain wheelchairs and walkers for use by residents and patients throughout Shell Point. Shop is located near the Pavilion.
Carefree Connections is a social group that offers caregivers and care partners with dementia an opportunity to build authentic friendships while promoting a culture of wellness, community involvement and a positive life experience for couples.
To provide support and information for those with diabetes.
To provide support and encouragement for those that have experienced a recent loss.
This group provides supprt and education information to individuals living with heart disease. Members can share their experiences, fears and solutions with everyone from the newly diagnosed to those managing heart disease for many years.
This group provides support and education to those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
This group provides educational opportunites and supprt for those individuals dealing with low vision. Monthly meetings topics may include learning new techniques, exploring low-vision aids or finding out more about the conditions that cause low vision among mature adults.
Bible Study held at the Arbor
Bible Study held at The Springs
Bible Study held at the Woodlands
Women who come together to study God’s Word and to have fellowship with one another. We believe that we learn about our faith in Jesus Christ by being diligent students of the Word. We walk with each other in love and compassion thus fulfilling the purpose of the Village Church to become a people of forgiveness, purpose and hope in Jesus Christ.
Bible Studies for men
Catholic residents meet for fellowship.
Give spiritual help to residents at the Larsen Health Center, Assisted Living and Independent Living. Volunteering in this capacity requires 400 hours training with Sunny Torres.
The choir, more than 90 voices strong, shares in the ministry of song during weekly and holiday worship services.
Our church library contains a treasure trove of reference books, study books, biographies, fictional books, DVD’s and audio books.
Welcome guest during the week, when they visit The Village Church.
Answer telephone, miscellaneous office work
Helping kids find their way. Non-profit home and charter school for foster boys who have had muliple failed placements in the Florida foster care system
Bible Studies
In partnership with The Village Church. Everything they make is donated to charitable organizations.
Bible Studies
Group of mentors for Crossroads Prison ministries.
Gathering of Jewish residents for fellowship.
Help distribute food to local famalies in need at Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church
Prepare stamps by cutting and sorting them for resale to stamp dealers. All proceeds go to prepare Sunday school materials in spanish to use by churches in South America, Central America, Spain and USA.
Group with a common interest in aviation. Speakers and field trips.
To play or learn to play, Backgammon and/or Hearts
Weekly Bocce play at the Woodlands outdoor court.
Duplicate bridge group at the Woodlands Commons.
Mixed, progressive bridge at the Woodlands Commons.
Regular Bridge at Woodlands Commons
Join our canasta activity group for fun, friendly games and social connection! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, our group welcomes all skill levels. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, learn new strategies, and meet fellow canasta enthusiasts. Come play, chat, and have a great time!
To promote an environment for building individual crafting skills and sharing those skills with other members.
Creative folks meet for crafting and camaraderie at the Woodlands Commons.
This group meets at the Island’s croquet lawn near Serenity Cove during season and enjoys friendly competition. Play is divided between Beginners, Recreation, and Masters levels.
Weekly discussions about newsworthy topics.
This group plans dances for resident enjoyment.
This group meets weekly via ZOOM seasonally (usually November -March) and discusses short stories, novellas or novels that have been picked by its members. Readings should raise questions that have more than one plausible answer and can lead to engaging and insightful conversations.
Discussions and guest speakers all about fishing.
A Variety of board games are played every Friday night in the Island Commons.
Garden plots are available to residents at the Island or Woodlands.
Genealogy Library located in the Woodlands. This group meets monthly to enjoy guest speakers and members assist with genealogy research.
The glass studio is open to glass enthusiasts who enjoy working on their own. Annie Wainwright and Vicki Bundschu are the fused glass leaders. Bill Hotchkiss Stained glass leader.
Residents who are passionate about environmental issues meet to discuss issues, view movies or hear guest speakers.
A group for all levels, from beginners to those who have been pulling rabbits out of hats for years. A place to share tricks and tips, learn new illusion effects and polish presentation skills. The group may also offer members opportunities to perform in the community.
Weekly indoor Bocce play inside the Schilling Dining room
This group meets twice monthly to inquire about and discuss topics, concerns, problems and issues.
This group meets to design concepts of invention to provide help to poor countries.
Resident musicians play concerts twice monthly in season at Connie Brown Hall.
A group of residents who entertain Shell Point residents with hand bells.
This group is for all that love knitting.
This women’s group organizes weekly golf matches at the Shell Point Golf Course.
To enjoy a culture and language we love and to sharpen our minds by practicing our skills in french with Francophiles at Shell Point.
This group dances choreographed dances at the Island Fitness Center.
A relaxed group of paddlers who gather weekly on the Island to enjoy the surrounding nature in kayaks.
Players gather weekly at the Island and Woodlands Commons.
This group of Shell Point residents will compete in the Men’s Tennis 70Plus League of Lee County. Matches are scheduled between November and March. All players must be 69 or over in that current season. All matches are played on clay courts. Specific details and match schedule are determined by the league.
This men’s group organizes weekly golf matches at the Shell Point Golf Course.
Weekly regattas at the Woodlands with RC Victoria model sailboats.
The purpose is to represent and serve the interests of the Shell Point residents who are musicians and will be users of the music studios in the Tribby Arts Center. It is a way to meet other musicians and play in ensembles. There is no qualification requirement other than being a Shell Point resident and having an interest in playing music.
This group meets weekly to canoe and kayak along the shoreline and river.
Artists of all levels meet and work with all types of painting media, offers classes, trips, and workshops.
This group meets to recycle used cards and scrapbooking materials to create personalized keepsakes.
All aspects of photography are shared, yearly show and contest sponsored.
Resident group play at Center Court at the Woodlands & Island Pickle Ball court.
Weekly pinochle games
To learn and explore a plant based diet, while joining for fellowship.
The Pottery Studio provides assistance to new potters and support to experienced ones.
Avid quilters meet weekly and exhibit their creations every two years.
Residents who gather weekly to play Samba in the Island Commons.
Residents who play cellos and perform for groups on and off Shell Point campus.
Showing classics, comedy and more!
Readings
This un-auditioned secular chorus practices once a week and performs musical programs twice a year for the enjoyment of residents.
Residents who play string instruments and perform for groups on and off Shell Point campus.
The ping pong table is located in the Tarpon Room on the Island and Sable Room at the Woodlands for social play several times a week.
Matches are scheduled weekly at the Woodlands Center Court
Matches are scheduled weekly at the Woodlands Center Court
This group practices hand chimes weekly on the Island and performs throughout the year in our health care venues.
Volunteers assist with the development of the collection, arrange special displays, assist with marketing the libraryand serve to greet visitors and help them use the catalog and find books.
Resident Veterans meet monthly for fellowship and support. Hosts special events around National holidays.
This group meets monthly to walk different trails around SW Florida.
Weekly water volley ball matches at the Island Aquatic Center.
A Great Group of Artisans Who Love the Camaraderie of Woodworking
Celebrating Over 50 Years As A Key Amenity At Shell Point
Hurricane Recovery:
Yay, the Woodshop is mostly back up and running after hurricane Ian thanks to Shell Point and a tremendous effort of more than 3000 man-hours by Woodshop volunteers.
Here are some photos of the Woodshop taken during the early stage of the post hurricane cleanup and after much of the recovery efforts had been completed. A large version of this montage can be seen at the Tribby Arts Center.
Many thanks to all who pitched in to make this happen.
We look forward to getting back to our projects and especially helping Shell Point, the surrounding community, and our fellow residents.
Tribby Exhibition:
Stay tuned for our next Tribby exhibition participation in early 2024. In the mean time, come see us at the Artist & Artisan Holiday Craft Bazaar, November 15-16, 2023.
Vista Cay Construction:
In light of the anticipated Vista Cay construction impact, we expect to have to move to a temporary “off site” location soon. We know this will create inconveniences for many but hope you will make the effort to stay in touch and involved during this challenging time. We are investigating ways to mitigate the impact of this temporary move.
We all look forward to the day when the Woodshop moves to its permanent home back here at Shell Point!
Stay tuned to this web page for more information as it becomes available.
Please drop by to see us and check out our latest projects.
The Shell Point Woodshop is a great place for Shell Point residents to meet new friends, work on projects, and learn new skills. At the Woodshop we learn and practice necessary safety procedures as well as share knowledge and experience with others.
If you’re not inclined to work in the shop, please drop by. We love to help our Shell Point neighbors with their various fix-it jobs and restoring and saving some of their favorite items and family keepsakes.
The shop is well equipped with hand and power tools to accomplish a large range of projects from furniture to small wood carvings. We even have a CNC router.
(This section includes excerpts from the “History of Shell Point” )
Wow! The Woodshop was founded in 1969! It has grown and evolved over the years. Here is a little history from the early days.
While Enjoying Fulfilling Volunteer Opportunities, volunteerism has always been a natural and important part of the Shell Point culture and can be traced all the way back to Shell Point’s very first residents, Ralph and Emilie Torgerson . During the early months of the community’s development, the couple moved into a mobile home located on Shell Point’s undeveloped property to keep an eye on the property while it was being developed. Having been missionaries in Mali, West Africa, it is easy to believe that prior experiences in the mission field, coupled by their deep faith in God, made these two early villagers well suited for life at Shell Point.
With the Torgersons as their first example, it became clear early that early on Shell Point residents enjoyed volunteering their time and talents to benefit their friends and neighbors. In many in stances, volunteers with a particular passion or lifelong expertise worked together with Shell Point to start volunteer led programs, using space provided by Shell Point. Many of these programs are still going strong, decades later.
CARPENTRY AND CAMARADERIE AT THE WOODSHOP
In 1969, resident Bill Bell founded the Woodshop at Shell Point Village, as a place where practical skill and creativity could come together. Many men moving to Shell Point Village in those days didn’t want to leave their tools and woodworking projects behind, so the Woodshop was an important amenity. Whether carving an intricate bird sculpture, building a grandfather clock from scratch or just repairing a wobbly kitchen table for a next door neighbor, the Woodshop provided the space and use of the growing inventory of tools and machinery-all of which were purchased and donated by members of the resident-led group. In addition to building projects from wood, relationships were being built too. The camaraderie between the members was evident, especially during the daily 10 o’clock coffee break. In the (sic) the Woodshop was veritable sales tool. Several retired men who worked at the Woodshop as part-time supervisors actually became residents a few years later. Such was the case of Bob Selkirk and Wes Allison. “If it weren’t for the Woodshop, I wouldn’t be here,” Wes used to claim. Through the years the Woodshop was expanded to accommodate additional members.
This area displays a sampling of the projects built by various artisans of the Woodshop.
This area displays some of the projects built in the Woodshop to support various community projects including Shell Point Administration and local non-profit organizations.
We love to fix or make things for our fellow Shell Point residents!
This area displays some of the projects built or repaired in the Woodshop for our neighbors.
For more information on the operation of the Woodshop, please see the documents below:
For more information, please drop by the Woodshop or contact the resident leader or Woodshop coordinator.
Resident Leader
Joe Belanger
(706) 840-0766
[email protected]
Woodshop Coordinator
Michael Myers
(239) 454-2183
[email protected]
Staff Liaison
Jon High, Resident Programming Manager
(239) 454-2254
[email protected]
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tunnel on the Island
Residents can fill out the form below to request work from the Woodshop.
Encourages Shell Point Residents to produce original writings to include essarys, poetry, short stories, etc.
